GOAT: The feel-good family movie everyone will cheer for

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Get ready to cheer for the little guy. Or in this case, the little goat!

GOAT, the brand-new animated action-comedy from Sony Pictures Animation, is galloping into cinemas on 19th February, and it’s bringing big laughs, big heart, and a seriously good underdog story with it.

At the centre of it all is Will, a small goat with huge dreams. He’s obsessed with roarball – a fast, furious, full-contact sport played by the biggest, baddest animals around. Think high-energy chaos, co-ed teams, and zero room for anyone who doesn’t look like a natural-born champion. So when Will gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros, no one’s more surprised than his new teammates … and they’re not exactly thrilled about it.

But Will isn’t about to sit quietly on the sidelines. With determination, grit and a whole lot of heart, he sets out to prove that talent isn’t measured by size and that “smalls CAN ball”.

Cheer for the underdog

It’s a classic underdog tale with a fresh twist, packed with hilarious moments, high-stakes action and a message kids (and parents) will love: believe in yourself, back your team, and don’t let anyone tell you you’re too small to dream big.

From the animation legends behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, GOAT delivers bold visuals, laugh-out-loud energy and plenty of feel-good moments that make it perfect for a family cinema trip.

So round up the kids, grab the popcorn and get ready to cheer for the most unlikely sports hero of the year.

Kids! Take on the GOAT Roarball Challenge

Join a fun challenge inspired by the movie GOAT – no sign-up required. Learn more about the movie, have some fun and earn a Roarball Challenge certificate!

Join the Roarball Challenge

GOAT is in cinemas from 19th February 2026

Director: Tyree Dillihay

Cast: Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Stephen Curry, Nicola Coughlan, Nick Kroll, David Harbour, Jenifer Lewis, Aaron Pierre, Patton Oswalt, Andrew Santino, Bobby Lee, Eduardo Franco, Sherry Cola, Jelly Roll, Jennifer Hudson

Rating: PG Violence and Coarse Language

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her world julieWritten by Julie Lankow

Julie is Editor for Kidspot NZ and our MVP. Her hobbies include laughing uncontrollably at her own jokes, incidentally revealing her age during quizzes, and never taking anything too seriously. 

Favourite motto to live by: “It ain’t nothing but a thing”

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